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FRANKLIN, Benjamin: Statue at the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C.
by Jacques Jouvenal, Ernest Plassman


Benjamin Franklin (January 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the most important Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, political theorist, politician, printer, scientist, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation, and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible. Source: Wikipedia

Marble by Jacques Jouvenal, Ernest Plassman
Address: Pennsylvania Ave. & 12th St NWS of Penn, E of 12th Nearest Metro: Federal Triangle (Orange - Blue)
Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog: Control number DC000020 (dcMem ID #620)
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FRANKLIN
PRINTER. PHILANTHROPIST.
PRESENTED TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
BY STILSON HUTCHINS

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